This set of items is great to sew for a student. A tote bag to carry their stuff back and forth to school, a laptop sleeve to protect their device, a pencil case, glasses case, and book sleeve so they have their favourite book to read between classes. If you want to add items to this gift set, you could buy: Gift card to their local coffee shop or pizza joint Stationery (notebooks, pens, pencils, highlighters, etc.) Portable power banks (to recharge their devices) or other electronic devices Reusable water bottle or coffee mug If they like to pack their…
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Continue ReadingThis tote bag is a little more labour-intensive, but the finished product feels a little more elevated and gift-worthy. The binding finished edges on the bag’s handles and along the top edge are what take a little extra time. If you’ve worked with bias tape or binding, you’ll find this…
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Continue ReadingThis is a really quick and easy sewing project that requires minimal materials. The drawstring case can be used to protect sunglasses or glasses from scratches when in a purse or bag. Add a layer of batting for even more protection. The finished size is approximately 7-1/2″ x 4″. However,…
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Continue ReadingA quilted book sleeve will protect your favorite books from getting damaged when they’re in a bigger bag with other items. If you like your books in pristine condition, no bent corners or torn pages, and you like to have a book in your bag at all times, this is…
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Continue ReadingThis pencil case is a quick and easy project that’s perfect for using up scraps of fabric and batting. It uses binding to finish the edges, which takes a bit of practice to get used to, but speeds things up since you sew the outer fabric and lining at once.…
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Continue ReadingA laptop sleeve is the perfect item to help protect your device when you have to take it to and from meetings, classes, work, etc. This one is quilted, using 2 layers of high-loft batting to give it extra plushness and padding. Its finished interior size is 16″ wide by…
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Continue ReadingThis golf shoe bag is perfect for the golfer who travels, but is also handy for simply taking shoes back and forth to the golf course. It will keep grass and dirt contained and your shoes together in the trunk of your car. You can customize this pattern by changing…
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Continue ReadingThis golf club head cover is a version of my simple golf club cover. The piping detail around the edges, and binding finished bottom, make this sewing project a little more advanced, but adds more style and gives a more polished look. I like the piping because it smooths out…
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Continue ReadingI’ll be honest. I’ve been intimidated by piping for several years and was hesitant to work with it. But it’s easier than I was imagining. And the piping adds such a nice detail to a sewing project. I initially used piping for my golf club head covers but it can…
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Continue ReadingThis gift set is perfect for someone who loves to golf. You can change up the fabric to alter the items for the recipient. For example, for a girly-girl golfer, you might choose pink fabric. For a golfer who lives in Florida, you might use palm-tree printed fabric. This set…